From the monthly archives:

November 2009

Ten Personal Finance Related Gifts to Give for the Holidays

November 17, 2009

Are you at a loss about what to give as gifts this holiday season? It’s no secret to you that I’m really into personal finance. In fact, I’m known among my friends as being the “financial guru” in our bunch. It’s only reasonable, then, that I would choose to give personal finance-themed [...]

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How to Negotiate Spending Differences with Your Spouse

November 16, 2009

What do you do if you and your husband aren’t on the same page about spending? You may love your spouse, but that doesn’t mean that you love his spending attitude. Maybe he’s a saver, and you want to enjoy your money a little. Or perhaps you’re the saver, and you struggle [...]

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Five Steps to Take When Starting the Frugal Life

November 13, 2009

If there is one question I get asked a lot, it has to be the question about how I got started toward this frugal life. The more I talk to people, the more I realize that people really do want to escape the stress of living lives filled with debt and money problems. [...]

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Save on Winter Heating with These Three Tips

November 12, 2009

As the colder weather of winter sets in, you may be thinking of a couple of different things. On one hand, if you’re anything like me, you’re thinking ahead to the holidays and planning special events for your family. On a less exciting note, though, you probably find yourself starting to worry about [...]

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Leftovers Management – Don’t Let That Food Waste in the Fridge

November 11, 2009

Any family that cooks at home knows that one of the hardest things to deal with can be leftovers. Even the best meals can elicit groans from your family after they make a second or third appearance at the dinner table. You don’t, however, want to waste food. That’s like throwing money [...]

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Painless Way to Save Money on Children’s Clothing

November 10, 2009

I know I’ve said it before, but my kids grow like crazy. It seems like they grow into another clothing size almost as fast as I get them outfitted in their current size. Yikes! Keeping our clothing budget low has almost turned into a full-time job for me.
Okay, I really [...]

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Guest Post – Save to Live, Don’t Live to Save—Saving Money Ideas

November 9, 2009

The following article is a guest post by David of Your Finances 101. David has been a frequent commenter here on Not Made of Money and has just published his first book Don’t Be A Mule: A Common-sense Guide to Saving More, Spending Less, and Generating Extra Income in Your Everyday Life which is [...]

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The Importance of Making Price Comparisons When Shopping for Big Ticket Items

November 8, 2009

Many people agonize over their budget decisions. They really ponder over every penny in their budgets. “Do I really need to buy this?” they wonder. “Can I get by without it?
Unfortunately, after they’ve made the decision to make a purchase, some people stop worrying over the details of the purchase. They’ve [...]

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How to Document Your Assets for Insurance Purposes

November 6, 2009

Everyone tells you that you must have homeowners insurance or renters insurance to protect your assets. After all, the property coverage in these insurance policies will replace any lost or damaged items in the event of a catastrophic loss. What everyone doesn’t talk about, however, are the steps that you need to follow [...]

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Four Key Ways to Save When Traveling With Children over the Holidays

November 5, 2009

Traveling by air is expensive anytime. Traveling by air with the whole family over the holidays, however, can be ridiculously expensive. In fact, the high price of airfare can be so steep that it forces some families to stay home.
Before you cancel your family’s holiday travel plans, bear in mind that [...]

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